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Chapter 1497: Chapter 613: The Great Saint Kept Man (Part 4)

Doushuai Temple values potential, but at this stage, it also allows various battles and competitions to proceed. If one’s Taoist skills are insufficient, they must endure through hardships.

As a "Loose Cultivator", Li Qingyue finds it quite difficult to compete for special resources, so she can only choose the path of bitter cultivation.

Qin Ming felt a bit uncomfortable in his heart.

The Old Furnace, not sparing its efforts, traveled far to the Outer Domain, to Ye State, to deliver medicine for him. Those were the "rations" that Li Qingyue saved up.

Initially, Qin Ming was not aware of these details.

Now that he knows, his Heart Lake is somewhat disturbed, first causing ripples, then waves.

"Qing Yue, it’s difficult here, it’s hard!" He stood up.

The Old Furnace sighed, as even it had no solution; as an old senior, it couldn’t personally help collect Creation Objects.

It shone brightly and said, "Now that you’re here, things will be much easier."

If not, if the Great Grandmasters or even the Ancestor Masters of various Dojos were to intervene personally, everything would be in chaos.

Qin Ming asked, "Can I participate?"

The lid of the Old Furnace continuously lifted, as if nodding, saying: "A group of fifteen. These competitors can have their followers collect herbs and Creation Objects, provided those around them aren’t old folks."

Normally, who among the extremely talented and proud geniuses would follow someone else?

But at this crucial juncture, all competitors want to get into Doushuai Temple, so they go to great lengths to find capable helpers, collecting various secret medicines and divine materials that can alter talents and enhance potential.

Currently, the saints supported by powerful Dojos and prestigious families all have incredible experts by their sides.

Many times, the saints don’t even need to show up, and everything is completed perfectly.

Last time, the Old Furnace went to Ye State to deliver medicine and found it difficult to tell Qin Ming. First, because Li Qingyue didn’t want him to know, and second, because the Old Furnace felt it inappropriate to ask a rising Future Great Saint to help Li Qingyue pick herbs here.

As for now, Qin Ming has come himself, so why would the Old Furnace hesitate? It can now use him confidently.

The Old Furnace said, "Gather more Miracle Medicines; you can use them too."

Qin Ming frowned and said, "Without a background, isn’t it difficult to ’advance’?"

He suddenly felt that the territory governed by Doushuai Temple was on par, if not superior, to Yujing.

The Old Furnace said, "Not entirely. This place hasn’t blocked all upward paths. Qing Yue’s place of bitter cultivation, while extremely grueling and painful, certainly enhances oneself."

In comparison, using Creation Objects picked from secret realms and ruins to aid cultivation is much more comfortable and efficient.

Qin Ming said, "Alright, I’ll make my move next time!"

He inquired when Qing Yue would return.

The Old Furnace replied, "Calculating the time, based on her cultivation habits, she should return in about five days."

Qin Ming nodded and asked, "When will the secret realms and ruins open next?"

The Old Furnace said, "There will be a good opportunity in two more days."

Qin Ming remained silent, undoubtedly, Qing Yue had already given up this opportunity.

He asked in a deep voice, "Has anyone targeted her?"

The Old Furnace had mentioned in Ye State that while these contests wouldn’t endanger lives, if someone used heavy hands, it’s likely unavoidable.

Qin Ming’s eyes emitted a cold, electrifying light; the aromatic mist rising from his teacup froze, forming a layer of frost.

The Old Furnace said, "Occasionally, someone acts excessively. Currently, several top talents have almost monopolized some special resources, taking turns overseeing everything."

A saint once attacked, severely injuring Qing Yue, but within the rules.

Even the Old Furnace was so outraged that it personally went to intimidate them.

"Any other outrageous incidents?" Qin Ming asked further.

The Old Furnace said solemnly, "At this stage, the top saints don’t need to appear in person. Those around them can collect Miracle Medicines and gather strange materials. Some followers, relying on their older age and higher realms, often force back or injure direct lineage disciples, shamelessly considering it their moments of glory."

Some of these people are already in their thirties or forties.

Qin Ming came to the window and gazed at the night sky, saying, "When you were in Ye State, you should have told me. If so, I would have come earlier!"

He slightly clenched his fist, as if the void twisted.

Two days later, clear bell sounds rang from afar, signaling the opening of a secret realm, which contained only one kind of Miracle Medicine—the Golden Flame Flower.

It took root amidst a profound fire, its buds almost illusory, yet truly existing, capable of enhancing a cultivator’s talents.

In fact, the main competition within the group of fifteen is for such potential-enhancing items.

"What’s the situation? I’ve heard in the past two days that someone intends to live off the core saints Yun Wangshu and Zuo Qing, as their Taoist partners from their youth have arrived."

It must be said that the Old Furnace deserves its name as the Furnace of Eight Trigrams; despite its old age, it still takes interest in such rumors.

Qin Ming was stunned, this... shouldn’t concern him, right?

"I’ll go and meet those people." He stood up, preparing to enter the secret realm.

Inside the Lu Palace, there was a special Transmission Array, allowing direct access to the area near the secret realm.

The Old Furnace said, "Take the Jade Plate to prove you have the qualification to enter the secret realm, and strive to gather all the Golden Flame Flowers."

Actually, it also harbored some resentful energy in its heart, wanting to vent for Qing Yue, but its status was too high, under the watchful eyes of all sides, not allowed to intervene.

Now Qin Ming has come, causing the Old Furnace to feel restless, hoping he will "make a difference."

At the entrance of the secret realm, a large crowd had been waiting for a long time.

When a crisp bell rang again, a void fissure opened, and rich Spiritual essence surged forth.

Qin Ming followed the group inside, with his primary goal being to gather Golden Flame Flowers, temporarily disregarding everything else.

Thus, as soon as he entered the secret realm, he rode the Primordial Element Golden Bridge, traversing to the horizon’s edge.

"Who is that, moving so fast?" someone exclaimed in surprise.

Ultimately, Qin Ming discovered clusters of exotic flowers deep within the secret realm, swaying amidst terrifying flames, surrounded by Tao Rhythm, imbued with dense Spirit Essence.

In an instant, twenty-eight exotic flowers were cut down by Qin Ming, sealed into a special Fire Jade Box, instantly harvested clean.

With a swish, he was sent out of the secret realm.

"I haven’t even started fighting!" Qin Ming was caught off guard, staring blankly, unable to do anything, even though he intended to take action this time to vent for Qing Yue.

He wanted to re-enter the secret realm but was stopped.

The Old Furnace was astonished, not expecting Qin Ming to be so efficient; hadn’t he just left?

It found Qin Ming very unhappy, almost grumbling and cursing.

Within the secret realm, a group was in an uproar, especially the followers of several core saints, who looked extremely displeased, as they hadn’t even picked a single petal; the place was cleaner than if gnawed by dogs.

"I hope the next secret realm opens soon!" Qin Ming was infuriated, his inner grievances not yet vented, feeling very unsatisfied.

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